Gift for a French baby
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Gift for a French baby
What could I buy in the US to take to France for a couple with a new baby? Nothing with writing on it, should be suitable for boy or girl, $20 apx. If I could find it at Target or a department store chain, that would be great. Thanks.
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There are so many nice baby stores in France, so not sure how to choose something from the U.S. I like this one:
http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bees-...#prodSlot=_2_1
This was kinda cute too as long as there are no choking hazards and it isn't too big for your travel bag.
http://www.target.com/p/unicorn-char...t/-/A-50089647
http://www.target.com/p/burt-s-bees-...#prodSlot=_2_1
This was kinda cute too as long as there are no choking hazards and it isn't too big for your travel bag.
http://www.target.com/p/unicorn-char...t/-/A-50089647
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It was not a joke, why would it be? The OP is from the U.S. It seems appropriate to bring something that is significant to the U.S. Is there some shame in that??
Otherwise, just wait until you arrive in France and buy something here.
Otherwise, just wait until you arrive in France and buy something here.
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How about this then, proudly made in the USA;
http://shop.donaldjtrump.com/product-p/dtc-ocbo-wh.htm
;-)
http://shop.donaldjtrump.com/product-p/dtc-ocbo-wh.htm
;-)
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Some stimulating ideas here, things I never would have thought of. Who knows, they may come in handy in the future.
I admit I'm clueless when it comes to baby gifts. I haven't bought one in years and I've never bought one for a French baby. Since we don't get to Paris and I've never seen a baby shop where we usually go in France, I would have to shop at a hypermarche, and their stuff is not really gift-worthy.
I'm leaning toward a lightweight blanket if I can find a very very nice one. I'm still open to your suggestions.
I admit I'm clueless when it comes to baby gifts. I haven't bought one in years and I've never bought one for a French baby. Since we don't get to Paris and I've never seen a baby shop where we usually go in France, I would have to shop at a hypermarche, and their stuff is not really gift-worthy.
I'm leaning toward a lightweight blanket if I can find a very very nice one. I'm still open to your suggestions.
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Chances are good that the baby will already have piles of nice blankets, since that's an easy gift to purchase.
Sophie le Giraffe is the traditional French baby toy - everybody gets one at birth. You can order it through ToysRUs/BabiesRUs in the United States. Non-toxic, the rubber giraffe is great for teething and appropriate for boys or girls. There are more options for "Sophie" gifts, and you can enter the child's name in her Birthday Club, too.
http://www.toysrus.com/buy/rattles-t...616324-4233184
Sophie le Giraffe is the traditional French baby toy - everybody gets one at birth. You can order it through ToysRUs/BabiesRUs in the United States. Non-toxic, the rubber giraffe is great for teething and appropriate for boys or girls. There are more options for "Sophie" gifts, and you can enter the child's name in her Birthday Club, too.
http://www.toysrus.com/buy/rattles-t...616324-4233184
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How about something along these lines?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqMN0g5gi2I
I used to buy music boxes in France for American friends' kids, and they seemed to love them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqMN0g5gi2I
I used to buy music boxes in France for American friends' kids, and they seemed to love them.
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who saved them in 1945.
Classy. Full of taste
My communist grandfather always said that the Russian had to cope with 2 thirds of the German army.
So maybe a U.S. Flag on front and a soviet one I the back ?
Classy. Full of taste
My communist grandfather always said that the Russian had to cope with 2 thirds of the German army.
So maybe a U.S. Flag on front and a soviet one I the back ?